non-triggerable
|non-trig-ger-a-ble|
C1
/nɒnˈtrɪɡərəbəl/
(trigger)
cause to happen
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-triggerable' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'triggerable', which comes from 'trigger', meaning 'to activate or set off'.
Historical Evolution
'trigger' changed from the Middle English word 'triggere' and eventually became the modern English word 'trigger'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'trigger' meant 'to pull a trigger', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to activate or set off'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not capable of being triggered or activated.
The system is designed to be non-triggerable by external signals.
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Last updated: 2025/05/15 05:25